When Houston Chivers throw parties, we can expect two things. The first is that they are MASSIVE. Hundreds of people pack into their parties and cut loose. Not shocking considering Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest in the US. But along with the sheer size of their meetups, their generosity is just as big.

On May 31, 2013, four brave Houston firefighters lost their lives in a motel fire while searching for victims. Houston Chivers banded together to raise funds for the families of the fallen firefighters and raised $2,000 in one night. That was just the start.

Since then, Houston continues to come together on social media, setting up unofficial meetups and changing their community for the better. Most recently, the Houston Chivers threw a meetup for the Cobb family and their foundation, the JuCan Foundation, which supports families with children suffering from cancer. Jonathan Cobb, the father and founder of the JuCan Foundation, struggled with cancer himself before his 8-year-old daughter Julia was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, in December of 2011.

While the Houston Chivers began planning the meetup, the Cobb family went to Disney World for Julia’s Make a Wish trip. Tragedy struck on the last day of the vacation when Julia passed away.

Rather than canceling the fundraiser, Jonathan refused and instead chose to honor his daughter’s mission to help all of the other kids who were suffering. Together they raised over $9,000.

Houston Chivers have raised over $50,000 for Chive Charities and local charities in the past year.

Everything is bigger in Texas. Now they have a big ol’ Bona Fide Chapter. To celebrate, Houston Chivers wanted to show what makes their chapter and state one of the best in the country. Congrats, guys!

The legendary Astrodome. The 8th wonder of the world. Currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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One of the most badass pitchers of all time, Nolan Ryan, is from Houston. The Hall of Famer threw seven no-hitters in his career and called the Astrodome his home.

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Houston has their very own Astrodome inspired-tee available on the Chivery right here.

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Houston is home to NASA.

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Houston was the first word spoken from the moon.

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Patrick Swayze, the legend who taught us that ‘pain don’t hurt,’ was born in Houston.

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In 1948, the Battleship Texas became the first battleship memorial museum in the United States. That same year, on the anniversary of Texas Independence, the ship was named the flagship of the Texas Navy.

It is now permanently anchored on the Buffalo Bayou.

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Randy Quad is a Houston native.

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Houston Chivers with the the Cobb family. Read more about their foundation here.

For one full month, the city holds the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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One of Houston Chivers first meetups.

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Newly-single Hilary Duff is from Houston.

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The Rockets got two titles in the 90s with the help of Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler.

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Beyonce is from Houston.

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Galveston Beach

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Last July the Houston Chivers threw an awesome meetup at Galveston Beach. It was a 24 hour party complete with Fireball, a stripper pole, and crazy campout. Another one is in the works…

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Often considered the ‘Art Car Capital,’ Houston has the largest number of art cars of any city. Art cars are fine art essentially free of the conventions and contradictions of the marketplace and the art world. The Museum’s distinctive scrap metal and chrome exterior was created by car artist David Best and provides an imaginative indication of the extraordinary constructions to be found inside.

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The Houston Chivers will be throwing their first meetup as a Bona Fide Chapter on May 24th at Scotty’s Pub. It’s a BFM Battle complete with costume contest, raffle, and plenty of Fireball. More details here.